This monograph analyzes George Washington as the Intelligence Chief, Spy Master, and Commander in Chief of the Continental Army. It investigates the critical role he played in shaping the American Revolution with the use of espionage, deception,...
This monograph examines alternative approaches to U.S. COIN operations in the eastern Pashtun tribal areas in Afghanistan that are sensitive to and inclusive of the key elements of the Pashtun code of Pashtunwali. The author reviews Pashtuns and...
Terrorist are determined to destroy the infrastructure and economy of America. Worst of all, terrorist are determined to maim, torture, and execute the great citizens of the United States of America. My job and responsibility as a Solider is to...
President Richard Nixon once said, “No event in American history is more
misunderstood than the Vietnam War. It was misreported then, and it is misremembered
now. Rarely have so many people been so wrong about so much. Never have the...
So often in aviation, we think about the valiant officers who risk their lives in flight throughout the world. We watch television and see coverage of officers in the newest stealth fighter aircraft dropping precision-guided bombs on enemy targets....
This newsletter contains a collection of previously published articles that focus on Afghan culture and provides insight into effectively communicating with Afghans in order to achieve positive results. More specifically, the articles contained in...
Hartzog, William W.; Brouse, Steve, 1960-; Dabrowski, John R. (John Raymond); US Army Military History Institute. Oral History Branch,; Army War College (U.S.)
This oral history transcript is a part of the academic year 2004, US Army War College/US Army Military History Institute's Senior Officer Oral History Program, prepared under the auspices of the Institute's Oral History Branch.
General Hartzog was...
Ejercicio del mando en el combate, facilitado por redes. Teniente General William S. Wallace, Ejército de los EE.UU.; Las innovaciones tecnológicas juegan un papel paradójico en la transformación de las fuerzas militares. Por una parte,...
La reacción a la democracia boliviana: evitar los errores cometidos respecto a Cuba. Dra. Waltraud Queiser Morales; Durante más de 50 años, la política del Gobierno de los EE.UU. ha sido la de promover la democracia en América Latina. La...
This essay is a compare and contrast mainly focused on Marine tactics used in both the failed attempt to take Fallujah, Iraq in April, 2004 and the successful attempt to take Fallujah, Iraq in November, 2004. The two components of the Marine’s...
Throughout history, our Army has been unprepared and not fully mission capable for battle. The
size of the force structure goes back and forth from downsizing then increasing which leaves us
ill prepared to successfully train and manage our...
Rugenius, Kurt; Head, Felton; Hinkle, Kelvin; Hockenberry, Tim
Some Americans view the PATRIOT Act as justified for giving law enforcement officials the necessary tools to fight the war on terror. Others see the PATRIOT Act as misguided power that is destroying our civil liberties. Since the inception of the...
While stationed at Fort Jackson, South Carolina as a mobilized Army Reserve member, I witnessed four Soldiers charged with submitting falsified travel vouchers. During a short period of time the Soldiers and the Command Sergeant Major let an entire...
How can the Army justify spending millions of dollars annually, to send over 650 senior noncommissioned officers and family members to a ten month course. With the exception of PLDC (Primary Leadership Development Course), my NCOES (Noncommissioned...
According to AR 600-8-22 the goal of the Army awards program is to foster mission accomplishment by recognizing excellence of military members of the force and motivating them to high levels of performance and service. As senior Noncommissioned...
Abstract: On 2 August 1990, the Iraqi Republican Guard invaded Kuwait and seized control of that country. As a result of the invasion, the United States responded by deploying U.S. forces to the Middle East, Saudi Arabia in support of Operation...
There are a lot of reasons why Military History should remain in schools, both civilian and military. Recently a professor at Harvard University was denied tenure due to her radical history lessons. This paper will point out some examples of why we...
The Schnitzel was a pivotal learning experience in my military career. A flattened piece of pork breaded and fried to perfection was not just a meal, but also an experience in leadership, discipline and responsibility. I made a conscious decision...